Upgrades and Aftermarket - 99 & up 7.3L EngineUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1999-Up Super Duty or Excursion with 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.
OK, I picked up a 5th wheel, stick and tin as the fiberglass guys say. Its 28.5 ft long. I noticed that I have a hard time getting the tranny to shift up all the way when I pull out on to the hy-way. I was looking at getting gauges, the three on the pillar, maybe even a diff temp gauge. Then I was thinking about a chip and then I have been checking out the DP tuner. I am under the impression that no gauges are needed if you have the DP tuner, does it monitor the engine boost, EGT's and tranny temp?
I have the muffler delete and new gaskets on the up pipes. my turbo was just replaced with a rebuilt unit. I sings a high note but I have no way of knowing how much boost I am getting.
My air cleaner appears to be the original one with the intake still in the fender, it looks to be missing the inner fender piece.
I plan on putting a better air filter very soon, just can't decide on which one.
I am looking to improve the towing and fuel mileage. I wouldn't mind a faster truck without having to stomp on it. Is this something a DP tuner will handle?
My mpg's look to be around 12.5 around town, mostly city driving. My towing checked to be 11.3 hy-way. Oh,and its gutless with the 5th wheel attached. Nothing like my "96" 7.3, it pulled a friends 33' camper like it wasn't there.
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Early "99" (1-98), F-350,XLT,CC,LB,4x4,AUTO,3.73A.R. Muffler delete, new turbo. pyro,boost,& t-temp gauges on A pillar.
Then I was thinking about a chip and then I have been checking out the DP tuner. I am under the impression that no gauges are needed if you have the DP tuner, does it monitor the engine boost, EGT's and tranny temp?
You should install gauges even if you are towing with stock programming! The OEM idiot gauges are worthless.
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2002 F350 Lariat CC 4x4 Auto 4.10 DRW, DP-Tuner F5 live tuned stock, quiet, 40dd, 40, 60, 80 tow, 80e and 120r, B&W GN, BrakeSmart, 'pooned tank, tank and pre-pump mods, 2µ Dahl 100 filter, regulated return, BTS dual HPOP, AC singles with EDM 34 lpm nozzles, AIS, H2e, Spearco 6.0 IC, Hypermax 3.5" dp--> MBRP 4" 304SS exhaust, BTS tranny, 203º T-stat, Chevron ELC, coolant filter, Oilguard bypass with Schaeffer 9000, WranglerNW 200 amp alternator & Optima group 31 batteries, Nippon-Denso starter, SPA gauges, SteveRacer mods, Hella 80/100W 9007s, Hella Micro DE foglights, 1000FF driving lights, 220W backup lights, Stancor contactor, Michelin XPS Traction tires, X-Springs, Bilstein shox, custom bumpers but otherwise stock. Nov 30 '99 build engine with 16 K miles, Fluidampr, Comp Cam 910 springs, Melling LPOP and ARP headstuds.
The DP Tunes are the best on the market. I just set my brothers truck up for towing and I installed an AIS Intake, EGT/Boost/Trans Temp Gauges, 4 inch exhaust and DP chip with 40 tow and 80 econo tunes. His truck went from pulling the hills in AZ at 40 MPH to holding 65 MPH with his 18K fifth wheel no problem with cooler EGT's in the 40 tow setting then stock.
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99.5 F-350 BTS Trans / Termys / Swamps 200/30 AA Injectors / Swamps IDM / GT38R BB Turbo / AFE Stage 2 / DP/ Evans Coolant, ART Rotors / Dynatrac Spin Free HD Front Hubs, 4 inch Stainless Exhaust, Auto Meter Cobalt Gauges.
DP is the way to go. There are so many guages you can choose out there to make your truck like you want.
On a side note I suggest the Tymar intake. Have fun
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99.5PSD, F250, 4x4, wht. CC, SB, Line-X, 200K+ , 6spd,LUK Ceramic Clutch, Warn Premium hubs, DP Tuner F5 stock/high idle/40T/60T/80E/100hp, Casserly STG1 sticks, DIY TYMAR, No EBPV, 08 Diff Cover, 4"MBRP S/S, Banks wheel*traded for stock wheel*, ATS Housing, HXLine, Zoodad Mod, CCV Mod, AIH removed, Shimmed fuel, Isspro Boost Guage & Pyro Guage, 2" Level Kit, Firestone Air Support Springs, BFG AT k/o, CB Galaxy DX949, DUAL Antennas, Lead Foot came stock
1998-F150 4x4, LB, K&N, No Kitty, 24LB inj, CB...Wifes ride.
94 Mustang GT, Red, Black Saleen rims, T-5, intake, exhaust, cam, 24LB squirts, tuned, last of the 302...
Another vote 4 Dp Tuner , gauges, Tymar intake / Baldwn filter & BTM flow- thru type muffler. I pulled a 30' Artic Fox 5ver, appx. 18K CGVW. Found more power, better programming, w/o codes and better info to operator. EGT is paramount, momentary 1250 pre-turbo EGT is allowable, don't dwell there. Tranny temps can spike when torque converter is not fully engaged in hard slow stuff, like steep grades or stuck in traffic, or prolonged reverse. I'd also install a coolant filter, & replace coolant upper hose, it enables v-belt change w/o disconnecting coolant hose. Fluids & filters are cheap compared to engines & drive train gear!
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O7 F-250 XLT S/C L/B, 4X4, 2" lift, Firestone air bags, o/b compressor, Ranchos, Linex, Diselsite coolant filter, Fumoto oil drain, straight through truck muffler, 5" Flo-Pro s/s tip, Kobalt toolbox, bug shield & ventshades, Steelcraft s/s bull bar, IPC dr & fog lights, Rampage s/s step boards, Line of Fire LED under tailgate, fog lights on class III hitch reverse lights, JVC HDR-1, Infinity Kappas, wheelskins, cover king dash mat, Husky mud flaps.
Artic Fox 21-5R 5ver
Totalled 01 F-350 C/C, L/B (someone ran a stop sign, & ended up as a hood ornament), many xtras, best of which from Rob Riley (Diselsite), Jody Tipton (DP Tuner) & many thanks to Dieselstop contributors.
We stand on the shoulders of giants. If you can read, thank a teacher, if it's english, thank a vet.
EGT is paramount, momentary 1250 pre-turbo EGT is allowable, don't dwell there.
You can run a 7.3 at 1250 all day long. My dad has several 7.3's in his business and one of them is used for over the road moves and see's 1250 to 1300 all day long. This truck now has over 600K on it and is still going strong.
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If you live in AZ come join us at Arizona Powerstroke Group... Click here http://www.azpsg.com/index.php?referrerid=6
99.5 F-350 BTS Trans / Termys / Swamps 200/30 AA Injectors / Swamps IDM / GT38R BB Turbo / AFE Stage 2 / DP/ Evans Coolant, ART Rotors / Dynatrac Spin Free HD Front Hubs, 4 inch Stainless Exhaust, Auto Meter Cobalt Gauges.
I found that when I was trying to keep the rpm's below 2K for better mileage, the truck was gutless towing the 5th wheel on the hi-way. When I take it up to 70-75 mph, it runs over the 2K rpms, like 2200 or 2300 then the truck acts like the 5th wheel is not there. I guess I was lugging the motor trying to keep it at 1800. I also see the fuel level drop fast over 2K.
I'm just not used to pulling the 5th wheel that fast.
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Early "99" (1-98), F-350,XLT,CC,LB,4x4,AUTO,3.73A.R. Muffler delete, new turbo. pyro,boost,& t-temp gauges on A pillar.
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even with my 5er all loaded up.
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